AA Meetings Des Plaines, IL

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There are 83 AA meetings in Des Plaines, IL across 48 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Across Des Plaines, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 25% of groups (21) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 48 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, Speaker, and Discussion meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Palatine (9 mi) and Evanston (11 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

Des Plaines, IL AA Intergroup and Central Office

AA meetings in Des Plaines, IL are coordinated by Chicago Area Service Office, which lists 48 of them. Call them at (312) 346-1475 or visit chicagoaa.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.

(312) 346-1475chicagoaa.orggroupservices@chicagoaa.org
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AA Meetings in and near Des Plaines, IL

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The Nooner

19-1616

Thursdays12:05PM - 1:05PM
First Step House
1029 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Located in main room

The 430

19-1616

Thursdays4:30PM - 5:30PM
First Step House
1029 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Use the outside stairwell leading to the basement located on the west side of the building.

Green and Growing

19-8061

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
First United Methodist Church
668 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Enter in the back by the parking lot

Speaker

19-1629

Thursdays8:30PM - 9:30PM
First Step House
1029 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedSpeakerDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Look for Flagpole in front on Graceland. Also a Lee Street (back) entrance just south of the RR tracks Use the outside stairwell leading to the basement located on the west side of the building.

Mt Prospect # 1 (meeting status unknown)
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Community Presbyterian Church
407 North Main Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:

It is unknown if this meeting is currently active. If you have information one way or the other please send District 15 an email via the "Contact Us" option on this website.

Northwest Nooners
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Southminster Presbyterian Church
916 East Central Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

7 days a week, 365 days a year! 10 minute topic lead then group sharing. Fellowship afterward. Monday - Odd Numbered Step Lead Tuesday - Big Book Reading and Comment (First Tuesday of the month -Tradition Lead) Wednesday - Story Day Thursda...

H.O.W.
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
306 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Northwest Nooners (Online)
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This meeting meets on line and in person. This meeting's zoom information has been updated on February 1st, 2021. 7 days a week, 365 days a year! 10 minute topic lead then group sharing. Fellowship afterward. Monday - Odd Numbered Step Lead...

The 5-1-5
Thursdays5:15PM - 6:15PM
St Nicholas Episcopal Church
1072 Ridge Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Hood St. Step Meeting
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Chicago, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
MenClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

text THSM to (224)386-5498 for password. The "join with zoom" button links to an empty meeting. Go to meetings.dialpad.com/aameetings

When Are AA Meetings in Des Plaines, IL?

Most AA meetings in Des Plaines start at 8pm, with 23 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Monday at 8pm, when 4 meetings run.

Finding AA Meetings in Des Plaines, IL

This directory lists 83 AA meetings across 48 locations in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Des Plaines leans toward closed meetings: 88% of the weekly schedule is for people who want to stop drinking, against 6% open to anyone. Spanish-language meetings make up 8% of the schedule, and meetings are also held in Polish.

What kinds of AA meetings are there in Des Plaines?

AA meeting types in Des Plaines, IL by share of the weekly schedule
Meeting typeShare of weekly meetingsWhat it means
Closed88%For people who have a desire to stop drinking
Speaker28%One member tells their story
Discussion18%Members share on a chosen topic
Step study13%Works through the Twelve Steps
Spanish8%Held in Spanish
Polish8%Held in Polish
Women7%For women
Open6%Anyone may attend, including family and friends
12 Steps & 12 Traditions6%Studies the book of that name
Big Book5%Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous
Men4%For men
Newcomer2%Geared to people new to AA
Wheelchair access1%The venue lists wheelchair access

A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.

Des Plaines, IL Intergroups and Central Offices

One office serves meetings in Des Plaines, with the contact details each one publishes.

Chicago Area Service Office
48
Chicago, IL, USA
www.chicagoaa.org
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